SUPPLIES AND PLANS
The Basics: Supplies you’All need - Florida's State Emergency Response Team (SERT)
American Red Cross Supply Checklist (Printable PDF)
Make a Family Disaster Plan - SERT
Hurricane Tracking Map - National Hurricane Center

PREPARING YOUR HOME & BUSINESS
Protecting Your Home - CBS4 Miami/Ft. Lauderdale
Institute For Business & Home Safety

PREPARING YOUR PETS
Pet Plan - SERT
Animals and Emergencies - FEMA

INSURANCE QUESTIONS
Do You Have Proper Insurance? - CBS4 Miami/Ft. Lauderdale
myFlorida.com Insurance Related Information
Latest Insurance News - Florida Insurance Council
National Flood Insurance Program - SERT

EVACUATION
Florida's Storm Surge Zones, Evacuation Routes and Evacuation Zones - SERT

WEATHER TERMS USED FOR HURRICANE SEASON
Part of staying informed about weather conditions is understanding the different terms used by weather forecasters. The following are some of the most common terms:

Advisory: Hurricane and storm information is disseminated to the public every six hours.
Special Advisory: Information is disseminated when there is significant change in storm-related weather conditions.
Gale Warning: Sustained winds of 35-54 mph and strong wave action are expected.
Storm Warning: Sustained winds of 55-73 mph are expected.
Hurricane Watch: There is a threat of hurricane conditions within 24-36 hours.
Hurricane Warning: A hurricane is expected to strike within 24 hours or less, with sustained winds of 74 mph or more and dangerously high water.
Tropical Disturbance: A moving area of thunderstorms is in the tropics.
Tropical Depression: An area of low pressure, rotary circulation of clouds and winds up to 38 mph is identified.
Tropical Storm: A storm characterized by counter-clockwise circulation of clouds and winds 39-73 is brewing.

(source: FEMA)